Synonyms of accrue

accrue

verb

as in to accumulate

to increase in amount as time passes

They accrued vacation time throughout the calendar year.

A penny-pincher who is accruing a fortune by spending next to nothing.

Related Words

• accumulate
• maximize
• collect
• gain
• extend
• amass
• enhance
• expand
• double (in)
• enrich
• enlarge
• grow (in)
• triple (in)
• elevate
• mount
• step up
• boost
• gather
• build up
• ramp (up)
• jack (up)
• pick up

Dissimilar Words

• fall (in)
• lessen
• decline (in)
• diminish (in)
• abate
• lose
• dwindle
• dip
• decrease (in)
• taper
• taper off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accrue

This does not include certain veterans who have accrued 10 years of service time and spent the last five with the same club, a pair of thresholds that come with the authority to reject any trade proposal. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 28 July 2026

After the promotional period ends, any remaining balance begins accruing interest at the card’s standard APR. — Louis Denicola, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Those fees, which begin accruing in October, will cost Paramount an extra $7 million a day — until the purchase is finalized. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Any balance remaining when the promotion ends starts accruing interest at the card’s standard APR. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 24 July 2026